B1nounnaturescience
US/ˈdɑːl.fɪn/
UK/ˈdɒl.fɪn/
an intelligent sea animal with a long nose that swims in groups and makes clicking sounds
In context
We saw a dolphin jump out of the water beside the boat.
Dolphins talk to each other using clicks and whistles.
The children loved the dolphin show at the aquarium.
Words that go with dolphin
noun + noun
- bottlenose dolphinA bottlenose dolphin followed our ferry for an hour.
- dolphin showThe dolphin show starts at noon.
verb + preposition
- swim with dolphinsTourists pay to swim with dolphins in the bay.
noun + preposition
- a pod of dolphinsA pod of dolphins appeared near the shore.
adjective + noun
- playful dolphinA playful dolphin splashed the visitors.
verb + noun
- spot a dolphinIf you are lucky, you may spot a dolphin from the beach.